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Do This First
(for existing sleeve)

Note that the air conditioner dimensions are: 24

wide,

14

1

2

high, and 22

deep (without front). Install Air

Conditioner according to these installation instructions
to achieve the best performance. Save these installation
instructions for future reference.

Items in Kit

You may not need all parts in the kit. Discard unused
parts.

Qty.

Tapered Spacer Blocks

17

Long

2

Centering/Support Blocks

4

1

2

x 3

1

2

x 1

1

2

2

Plastic Divider

1/8” x 4

1

2

x 14

1

2

1

Stuffer Seal

1

x 1

1

2

"x 84

1

Seal

1

1

2

x 1

1

2

x 25

2

Seal

1

1

2

x 1

1

2

x 14

2

Seal

1

1

2

x 3/8

x 25

2

Seal

1

1

2

x 3/8

x 14

2

Seal

1” x 3/4

x 14

1

Trim Frame (side legs)

2

Trim Frame (top & bottom legs)

2

Ground Wire (green)

1

Nut for grounding screw

1

Grounding Screw

1

Grille (plastic)

1

How to Install

1. Identify the wall-sleeve brand for your installation,
from the chart below.

Brand

Wall Sleeve Dimensions

(inches)

Width

Height

Depth

White-Westinghouse
Frigidaire

25

1

2

15

1

4

16, 17

1

2

Carrier (52F Series)

}

or 22

General Electric/

Hotpoint

26

15

5

8

16

7

8

Whirlpool

25

7

8

16

1

2

17

1

8

or 23

Fedders/Emerson

27

16

3

4

16

3

4

or 19

3

4

Sears/Kenmore

25

3

4

16

7

8

18

5

8

Emerson/Fedders

26

3

4

15

3

4

15

Carrier (51S Series)

25

3

4

16

7

8

18

5

8

Friedrich

27

16

3

4

16

3

4

NOTE:

All wall sleeves used to mount the new Air

Conditioner must be in sound structural condition and
have a rear grille that securely attaches to sleeve, or
rear flange that serves as a stop for the Air Conditioner.

CAUTION:

When installation is complete, replacement

unit MUST have a rearward
slope as shown.

2. Remove old Air Conditioner from wall sleeve and
prepare wall sleeve as follows:
— Clean interior (do not disturb seals).
— Wall sleeve must be securely fastened in wall before

installing Air Conditioner. Drive more nails or screws
through sleeve, into wall, if needed.

— Repair paint if needed.

3. If not existing, drill a 3/16

clearance hole for ground-

ing screw through left side of wall sleeve, in a clear area
about 3 inches maximum (to suit) back from front edge
of sleeve as shown below. Next attach ground wire inside 
sleeve, using grounding screw, nut washer pull loose
end of ground wire out front of sleeve, and temporarily
bend it down and around lower edge of sleeve.

Wall sleeve to unit
sleeve grounding

4. Prepare the wall sleeve for installation of the new unit
per the following Brand instructions.
#1 Emerson

15

Deep

#2 Fedders

19

3

4

Deep

#3 Fedders or Friedrich

16

3

4

Deep

#4 General Electric/Hotpoint

16

7

8

Deep

#5 Sears or Carrier (51S Series)

18

5

8

Deep

#6 Whirlpool

17

1

8

Deep

#7 Whirlpool

23

Deep

#8 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire/

16

+ 17

1

2

Deep

Carrier (52F Series)

#9 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire

22

Deep

5. Install new unit into wall sleeve.

6. To attach ground wire to the new unit, remove the
screw from the left side front.

7. Assemble and install the
Trim Frame (see instruction).

P/N  220218A029

Installation Instructions

REAR

UNIT

FRONT

LEVEL

1/4” to 5/16”

Wa l l

S l e e v e

3"

Max.

3

/

16"

Hole

1"

Grille Aluminum

1

Nuts (plastic)

4

Screw w/washer

4

1

Summary of Contents for GAH085Q1T - GIBSON 8000BTU 115V 8.0A 9.4EE3 SPD 4 WAY AIR DIRECTION

Page 1: ... rear flange that serves as a stop for the Air Conditioner CAUTION When installation is complete replacement unit MUST have a rearward slope as shown 2 Remove old Air Conditioner from wall sleeve and prepare wall sleeve as follows Clean interior do not disturb seals Wall sleeve must be securely fastened in wall before installing Air Conditioner Drive more nails or screws through sleeve into wall i...

Page 2: ...uctions at the beginning of each section If this proves too difficult to accomplish EITHER 1 Remove the existing grille 2 Place the included aluminum grille towards the rear of the unit 3 Mark through the hole positions 4 Drill through the sleeves flanges with a 1 8 drill bit 5 Attached the new grille with self threading screws and washers not included 6 It is VERY IMPORTANT that the partition be ...

Page 3: ...ar grille as shown 5 Attach 2 4 x 3 x 1 centering support blocks one on each side wall Place in center of side wall with the tapered end facing the opening 6 Gently slide unit into sleeve 7 Before sliding all the way back remove 2nd screw from front on left side of unit 8 Remove the plastic washer from the screw 9 Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture Ma...

Page 4: ... seal in the center at the top of the sleeve Remove the backing paper and press into position 6 Attach 2 1 x 3 8 x 14 seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve 7 Cut the 1 x 3 8 x 25 long seal to 14 long and attach it to the vertical section of the rear grille as shown 8 Gently slide unit into sleeve 9 Before sliding all the way back remove 2nd screw from front on left side of unit 10 Remove...

Page 5: ...g seal in the center at the top of the sleeve Remove the backing paper and press into position 6 Attach 2 1 x 3 8 x 14 seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve 7 Cut the 1 x 3 8 x 25 long seal to 14 long and attach it to the vertical section of the rear grille as shown 8 Gently slide unit into sleeve 9 Before sliding all the way back remove 2nd screw from front on left side of unit 10 Remov...

Page 6: ...he left and right sides of the sleeve 6 Cut the 1 x 3 8 x 25 long seal to 14 long and attach it to the vertical section of the rear grille as shown 7 Center unit gently slide unit into sleeve 8 Before sliding all the way back remove 2nd screw from front on left side of unit 9 Remove the plastic washer from the screw 10 Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in pictu...

Page 7: ...eve Remove the backing paper and press into position 5 Attach 2 1 x 3 8 x 14 seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve 6 Cut the 1 x 3 8 x 25 long seal to 14 long and attach it to the vertical section of the rear grille as shown 7 Center unit gently slide unit into sleeve 8 Before sliding all the way back remove 2nd screw from front on left side of unit 9 Remove the plastic washer from the s...

Page 8: ...ft and right sides of the sleeve 6 Cut the 1 x 3 8 x 25 long seal to 14 long and attach it to the vertical section of the rear grille as shown 7 Center unit gently slide unit into sleeve 8 Before sliding all the way back remove 2nd screw from front on left side of unit 9 Remove the plastic washer from the screw 10 Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture Ma...

Page 9: ...o to step 13 Use these next steps if the unit requires extra extension into the room 8 Attach 1 x x 14 long seal over the solid vertical portion of the rear grille 9 Attach 2 4 x 3 x 1 foam blocks with the slot overlapping the seal above 10 Install the divider into the slots of the foam blocks You may need to trim the length to size 11 Cut the 1 x 1 x 25 seal to fit the top of the sleeve The piece...

Page 10: ...1 1 x 3 8 x 25 long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve Remove the backing paper and press into position 3 Attach 2 1 x 3 8 x 14 seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve 4 Attach 1 x 14 long seal vertically 7 from the left side of the sleeve 5 Center unit gently slide unit into sleeve 6 Before sliding all the way back remove 2nd screw from front on left side of unit 7 Remove the pla...

Page 11: ... x 1 x 14 seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve 7 Cut the 1 x 1 x 25 long seal to 14 long and attach it vertically to the rear grill 7 from the left side Use the next steps if the unit requires extra extension into the room 8 Attach 1 x 14 long seal over the solid vertical portion of the rear grille 9 Attach 2 4 x 3 x 1 foam blocks with the slot overlapping the seal above 10 Install the ...

Page 12: ...tween the wall sleeve and the unit A flat bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended 2 Assemble the trim frame by inserting top and bottom peieces into side pieces and snapping into place 3 Pull cord through trim frame then slide over unit until flush with wall 12 ...

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